Contra Costa CFS
Group RSC
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What is Group RSC
RSC Groups are small groups (max 8 participants) available for the following classifications, must be employed with CFS at least one year:
- Social Workers
- Supervisors
Group RSC is confidential and requires you to join from a private space. Topics that may arise in group discussion include case consults, secondary traumatic stress, burnout, interpersonal conflicts, achievements, communication tools, navigating trauma responses, boundary setting, educational resources, and emotion regulation tools.
Although your RSC facilitator will follow a general structure in the group, this is not a curriculum-based group. It is a participatory experience guided by organic discussions focused on topics presented by participants.
*Initially, groups will only be available to CFS supervisors and social workers. Should this resource be well received, the goal is to expand group into other classifications and increase accessibility in the upcoming fiscal year.
How often does Group RSC occur?
Groups run in cohorts and are 8-12 sessions in length. They occur either once or twice monthly. Groups that occur once monthly are scheduled for 2 hours. Groups that occur 2x monthly are scheduled for 90 minutes.
Download the Contra Costa Group RSC Schedule for details.
These are closed groups, sign-ups are required and run by RSC Liaison/CFS Staff Development Mari Solis solisma@ehsd.cccounty.us.
Who can sign up for RSC Group?
Group RSC is open to all social workers and supervisors who have been employed at CFS for a minimum of one year.
Is Group RSC in-person or virtual?
Group RSC is 100% virtual. Sessions are held remotely via video, participants must join from a private space (closed office or conference room). Contact your supervisor or Mari Solis if you need help securing a private location.
Do I need approval from my supervisor to participate?
Approval is not needed. We encourage you to maintain open communication with your supervisor and/or team for any coverage needs or contingency planning during the times you are in RSC.
How do I sign up for Group RSC?
Sign ups are open 1-2x per year and run by Mari Solis, RSC Liaison/CFS Staff Development at solisma@ehsd.cccounty.us. For those groups starting in spring/summer 2026, sign ups are now open and scheduled to close on February 5, 2026 or sooner if groups reach capacity.
***To protect the rapport building and group dynamic that begins at the first session, late add-ins are not allowed.
RSC Group Expectations
- Confidentiality: Groups are confidential. Exceptions to confidentiality will be discussed at the first session.
- Consistent Attendance: Consistency is essential to the group process and safety. Signing up is a commitment to attending at least 8 out of 12 sessions. Inconsistent attendance may result in being asked to leave the group.
- Communications: If you cannot attend, inform your facilitator via email.
- First Session: You must attend the first session to remain in the group. If you are unable to attend, please let the facilitator know, and she will contact you individually to follow up.
- Working in Office: If you are in the office, please join your peers in one of the open conference rooms. The facilitator will be present via video, allowing participants to meet in person. At least one participant will need to bring a laptop. Additional details regarding conference room reservations will follow.
- Working Remote: If you are joining remotely, please ensure you are in a private and confidential space. Avoid joining from a public space such as a cubicle, coffee shop, or open breakroom. Not only will this protect the confidentiality of the space, but it will also create a protected environment for you to engage and participate in the conversation openly.
- Participatory Experience: RSC Group is an organic conversation focused on navigating the experiences and emotions resulting from your work. Please be prepared to be present for yourself and your peers, multitasking is discouraged.
- Monthly Evaluations: As a requirement of our funding source, we are required to provide monthly evaluations. Once a month, your facilitator will be provide a link to a short survey. Please complete it as soon you receive it. Surveys are also provided to your leadership in an aggregate report at the end of each month for ongoing program evaluation